Therapy Aide - Inpatient Rehab / PRN

Select Medical; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Therapy Aide to assist in patient care at Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital - West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA. This per diem role involves supporting therapy staff, conducting patient-related tasks, and ensuring quality patient care in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are high school graduates with some hospital experience eager to contribute to patient outcomes while gaining valuable skills.

Benefits

Impact on patient care

Opportunities for skills development

Competitive rates

Networking opportunities with 50K employees nationwide

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred one or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapy staff with patient care tasks and coordination.
• Perform patient-related tasks assigned by the therapist.
• Transport patients and assist with various therapy activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital - West Shore

*A joint venture with Select Medical & UPMC Pinnacle*

Mechanicbsurg, PA

Therapy Aide

Per Diem/PRN/As Needed

7a-3:30p/7:30a-4p/8a-4:30p

Benefits of being a Therapy Aide with us:

• Working with a great therapy team
• Impact on patient care and their quality of life
• Ability to grow and learn new skills
• Competitive rates
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

Position Summary

Assists therapy staff with identification and transportation needs for patient care in the rehab treatment areas and with the coordination of care between rehab and nursing floors.

Specific Duties

• Performs patient related tasks assigned by therapist
• Lifts patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment appropriate to the facility/department.
• Assists patients with transfer activities to all surfaces.
• Assists patients in donning/doffing all appliances specific to the facility/department.
• Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares patients for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices and equipment.
• Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.
• Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipment.
• Assist with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required

Preferred Experience

• One or more years of hospital experience as therapy aide preferred.

Additional Data

Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke
• Amputation
• Neurological Disorders
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Multiple Traumas

Equal opportunity employer/including disabled/veterans.